Senior .NET Functional Analyst for Field Mobile Applications

Senior .NET Functional Analyst for Field Mobile Applications

The purpose of this role is to lead functional analysis for the field applications developed in .NET
for complex applications used for maintenance of the gas network.

In the context of projects being developed in .NET integrating with system such as SAP, you will
be in charge of identification of the functional requirements, the translation of those into a
functional analysis.

As functional analyst in charge of the Field Mobile Applications, you will be SPOC between the
business and developers/architect to insure full understanding, modelling of the business
requirements & processes relative the gas network maintenance & metering.

On a daily basis, you participate in support interventions on (critical) production systems. In the
context of the maintenance or projects, you will participate in sorting, prioritizing and sizing the
developments required to answer the requirements.

As lead analyst, you will define possible points of improvements either for applications or for
team operations.

You will also produce IT specifications based on the CBD principles and making use of the most
suited modelling tools following Fluxys methodology.

Based on your experience in mobile application, you will assist the developers in producing a
quality code, based on the specifications.

You will also coordinate the development process, insure or execute regression, acceptance
testing of the application modifications/releases.

You will be in charge of the redaction of user manual, release notes & possibly training to end
users.

Main Responsibilities:
* lead functional analysis for the field applications,
* analyze, understand and document business requirements or problems,
* analyze existing documentation and gather information from within the Project Team and from the business,
* take initiatives for meetings with the business and the team and be responsible for the follow up,
* document business processes using Activity Diagrams,
* produce functional system specifications compliant to the Fluxys methodology standards, CBD oriented (Component Based Development)
* produce business component interface specifications compliant to the Fluxys methodology standards (CBD)
* produce & follow-up test scenarios on a component and system level
* review functional system specifications of peers
* review business component interface specifications of peers
* act as SPOC for all functional questions during the development process and being the connection between the customer and the IT product team.
* write the high level analysis (via activity diagram, use cases, requirements, process flow) with the appropriate level of detail based on input from the business
* facilitate estimation and planning sessions
* daily assure common understanding and sharing information with the complete IT product team (via SCRUM meetings).
* insure application of project guidelines & up-to-date documentation of the analysis, architecture, project meetings, project steering committees
* facilitate definition of Solution Architecture together with Architecture Office
* coach and train analyst taking part to projects/support
* collaborate with SAP PM Analyst in the detailed functional & technical analysis.
* execute follow-up on the implementation
* assist in the redaction of user manual, release notes & possibly training to end users
* provide recommendation through passed experiences to improve business processes

Reports to:
ICT-Field Applications Team

Location:
Anderlecht & Brussels (1040). Occasional meetings in different regions in Belgium.

Experience & expertise
* strong functional analytical and project management skills at least 10 years
* background knowledge on industrial network maintenance (electricity, gas) is an asset
* sound knowledge of the UML modelling language
* sound knowledge of Business Process Modeling techniques (including Role Activity Diagrams)
* sound knowledge of the CBD principles
* knowledge of GUI design and user-friendliness oriented design
* knowledge of architectural techniques and structures
* good technical affinity, able to do bottom-up reconstruction of application functionalities, starting from technical documentation or even codebase.
* analytical and synthesizing skills to clearly define problems and requirements and determine solutions for them that suit the with controllable impact on mission-critical applications

Technical Skills
* strong experience in the development of industrial applications for field usage using local Database, touch screen, mobile connectivity (MS SQL Server Express, SAP Mobile Platform, Toughpad, Toughbook)
* preferably experience with integration with SAP PM (used as Back Office)
* the ability to analyze functional problems and to choose the most appropriate solution
* the ability to produce precise and formal specifications for systems or business components compliant to the Fluxys methodology standards (CBD)
* fluency in the use of the following tools:
o documentation-communication tools (Microsoft Office or equivalent)
o modelling tools (UML based Case Tools like Enterprise Architect)
o change and configuration management tools (MS VSTS)
o project reporting tools (timesheet reporting)
* sound knowledge of technical matters like databases, database queries, .NET architectures, code sourcing with preferably experience with Offline application using local Database (MS SQL Server Express, SAP Mobile Platform)
* able to do bottom-up research for problem diagnostics and/or requirements impact analysis.
* experienced in SCRUMlistening actively to their needs, asking the right questions and interpreting the answers accurately
* ability to communicate the semantics of formal and precise models to users in a digestible form
* ability to communicate the details of the specifications to developers
* excellent verbal and written communication skills in French, English, Dutch
* ability to interact professionally with a diverse group and subject matter experts

Personal Skills
* Pragmatic (efficient solution at optimal cost)
* You are able to transform complex matters in an easy way.
* Being autonomous in the realization of projects & proactive
* Ability to work relatively independently and proactively following the priorities and timing of the project plan, under supervision of the project leader
* Ability to detect priority conflicts, be able to advise on possible options and discuss solution with stakeholders
* Analytical skills allowing rapid learning of various and new businesses or technical matters in the context of multi products maintenance.
* Ability to work in a structured way following the procedures of the project (check-in, check-out, time sheet reporting, punctuality)
* Ability to work according to rules, standards and guidelines defined in the architecture
* Good balance between methodological approach and respect for practical constraints.
* Ability to communicate realistic predictions about the analysis work
* Ability to communicate in Dutch (spoken) or French (spoken) and English (written).
* Ability to adapt to the evolving Fluxys set of methods and tools.
* Customer, solution and improvement minded
* Team player